Who Are Moray Reach Out?
Moray Reach Out helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride. They participate in meaningful work opportunities, creating products and providing services, supported by our devoted staff and volunteers.
We provide a safe space for individuals to grow and achieve.
They enjoy the social interaction and giving back to the community.
Help us to change mindsets, see what they can do and how much they bring to society.
Support us by shopping with us, volunteering or donating/fundraising.
MRO Journey – Join the Circle of Giving
In 2026, Moray Reach Out (MRO) is proud to celebrate 25 years as a Scottish charity, supporting adults with disabilities to gain a real sense of purpose, pride, and belonging within their community.
To mark this milestone, we have launched our year-long campaign, The MRO Journey: Join the Circle of Giving, with a goal of raising £25,000 to help secure and grow our services for the future.
Alongside this, we have developed an exciting programme of events and activities, offering opportunities for individuals, communities, and businesses to get involved.
MRO Projects
How You Can Help
Get Involved
Become a Volunteer
We’re looking for team players who share our vision of empowering lives in our ever-evolving and growing organisation
Make a Donation
We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful for any support you can provide. Whether it’s unused items, legacy giving, or a generous cash donation, every contribution plays a vital role
FUNDRAISING
Share your fundraising ideas with us and together, we can transform your passion into powerful support for Moray Reach Out’s life-changing initiatives
Crafted with Care, Made with Purpose
At Moray Reach Out, every product we create is made with care, passion, and a true sense of purpose. From the initial idea to the final touches, our dedicated trainees, staff, and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.
Our talented woodwork team give new life to reclaimed materials; we not only create beautiful handcrafted items but also promote sustainability.
We are also proud of our Art Yarn, crafted from start to finish using traditional techniques. From shearing the wool to teasing and spinning, every step is carried out with skill and dedication. Using fleece from local farmers, we create high-quality yarn that is truly special.
Every purchase supports our mission, empowering adults with learning disabilities through meaningful work and skill development. Thank you for being part of our journey.
Contact Us
Business Hours
Buckie
Yarns & Crafts, Thrift Shop and Art Yarn
Mon – Fri 9:30AM – 4:00PM
Recycling and Upcycling
Mon – Fri 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Elgin
Recycling
Mon – Fri 9:30AM – 4:00PM
Embroidery
Tues – Fri 9:30AM – 4:00PM
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A special visitor dropped by MRO today! 😊
We were delighted to welcome Andrew Simpson, Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire, for an informal visit. Andrew officially opened our MRO building back in October 2019 and popped in today to see how things have been progressing since then.
It was a pleasure to catch up, share updates on our projects, and showcase the fantastic work being carried out by our trainees, staff, and volunteers. Thank you for taking the time to visit us! 😄
𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥!🛍️
For the rest of August, grab 3 items for £1 from our £1 rail at MRO Thrift!
Pop in, hunt for a bargain, and give pre-loved items a new home while supporting the work of Moray Reach Out.
📍 MRO Thrift Shop
23 East Church Street, Buckie
Offer available until 31 August. See you soon! 💚
𝐍𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐆𝐈𝐀 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄! 🎟️
Tickets for our Nostalgia Night Disco on Friday 11th September are now available to buy online! 🎉
After such a brilliant night at our 2024 Nostalgia Night, we're looking forward to doing it all again, and we hope this one is just as good! 🕺💃
📅 Friday 11 September 2026
🕖 7pm – Midnight
📍 Ex-Serviceman's Club, Elgin
🔞 18+
🎧 DJ Allan
🎶 Music from the 70s through to the Noughties
➡️ morayreachout.org.uk/product/nostalgia-night-2026/
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧?
No problem! Physical tickets will be available to purchase from next week at our Elgin and Buckie shops, as well as the Ex-Serviceman's Club (cash only).
Gather your friends, pick your decade and get ready for a great night! 💃🕺
All proceeds support Moray Reach Out and the opportunities we provide for adults with disabilities across Moray. ❤️
#community #nostalgia #disco #supportlocal #charityevent
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Today we're celebrating a wonderful milestone at Moray Reach Out! 🎉
A huge congratulations to Karen Vernon, who is marking an incredible 10 years of service with MRO as our Finance and HR Administrator.
Over the past decade, she has been a valued member of our team, playing an important role in supporting the organisation and helping us continue our mission of helping adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride.
To recognise this special achievement, Shona, our General Manager, presented Karen with a beautiful orchid, while the Board of Directors gifted her a lovely bouquet of flowers as a thank you for her dedication, commitment and hard work over the years. 💐
Her contribution to Moray Reach Out has been greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for everything she has done to support the organisation during the last 10 years.
Please join us in congratulating Karen on this fantastic milestone and thanking her for a decade of service! 💜
#morayreachout #10yearsservice #WorkAnniversary #TeamMRO #CelebratingSuccess #ThankYouKaren
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 💚
This edition is all about 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚: from spotting common scams to protecting yourself online.
🔎 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦? We’ve included some real-life style examples to see if you can identify the warning signs.
You’ll also find:
🔐 Tips for staying safe online
🚩 Common scams to look out for
🎁 Our “Can You Spot the Scam?” challenge
📍 Useful support and resources
🌱 Simple steps you can take to improve your online safety
📖 Read the full edition here:
👉 morayreachout.org.uk/healthier-lives-edition-2/
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Sign up to our dedicated newsletter to get first access to new editions, upcoming workshops, sessions, groups, activities, useful resources and wellbeing information.
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Together, we can build healthier, safer and more connected lives across Moray. 💙
Healthier Lives – Edition 2 | Moray Reach Out
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The online world helps us keep in touch with family and friends, shop, learn new skills, manage our finances, and access health services. However, it’s important to know how to recognise scams and p...
There’s always plenty happening in our embroidery project! 💪🧵
From working hard to complete customer orders to getting stuck into some creative fun, our team have been keeping the machines busy and the creativity flowing! 🥰
A huge well done to our fantastic embroidery team for all their hard work. 👏
Want something embroidered? Whether it’s workwear, personalised items, gifts or something completely bespoke, get in touch with us to see what we can create for you! 🧵✨
#MorayReachOut #Embroidery #Creative #community #ShopLocal
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